With insulation in place, sheet-rock is up and running.  This stage of the project is rather time consuming as the spackling  requires significant dry time.  Regardless, there’s plenty of work outside to keep us occupied until indoor finishes are ready.

A close-up shot of the rafters just before the ceiling is covered.  Insulation was applied directly to the roof deck to create an unvented roof assembly.  Commonly, insulation is applied at the ceiling, allowing the “attic” space to reach extreme temperatures as heat is absorbed through the roof.  In this scenario, vents are employed to circulate the air and also to remove built up moisture.  By moving the insulation to the roof deck, the “attic” space is kept conditioned and eliminates the need for venting.  We used a foam/batt hybrid system consisting of a layer of foam insulation, covered with a traditional fiberglass batt.  In addition to increasing the R-value of the installation, the foam offers added benefits in the way of air selaing.

Outside, Gary and Dave install the cedar siding.  Existing siding will be removed to the bottom of the second floor window to blend the transition as seamlessly as possible.  Making the finishes of an addition tie-in with existing work is particularly challenging, but it’s one of the hallmarks of a quality job.

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